By Pam Teel “Science class has come a long way since I was in elementary school,” one of the mothers of Ms. Topinka’s students stated. “I just remember reading a chapter, hearing the teacher’s monotone voice discussing the chapter, taking a test, and having a tough time staying awake in class all year.” I guess … Continued
If your child is of school age and likes sports, chances are they are eating, sleeping and breathing soccer. Playing it…watching the World Cup…discussing famous players. This is nothing new; soccer has been a long term rage throughout the world. It is a great team sport and has sent many a child to college for … Continued
By Pam Teel Twelve-year-old Kathy Heller is in the eighth grade at the Millstone Middle School. Kathy is energetic and loves going to school. She loves to be involved in many different things in school. She is part of the band, chorus, cross country and track team, art club and Eagle Productions. She likes the … Continued
By Susan Heckler Howell welcomes new owners to The Learning Experience, which is at 2369 Route 9 North (behind the White Castle). While The Learning Experience is part of a franchise, owner Nevine George has also made an investment in your child’s future. The facility has been purpose-built, meaning they feature safe, secure, and private access, separate … Continued
Some say that teaching is a calling while skeptics say that people become teachers for summer’s off and working 9 to 3 for huge amounts of money. Being in the field for nearly 25 years and speaking from experience, those skeptics need to take a hike, or better yet, put on the shoes of a … Continued
By Pam Teel The Roosevelt preschoolers got to make their own pizza on Tuesday, March 24th, as they visited Vesuvio’s Restaurant in Millstone Township. They also got to take a tour of the kitchen area where they saw the big blender that makes the homemade pizza dough and the tomato press used to press fresh … Continued
By Pam Teel On Thursday, February 19th, Ms. Angellella’s Kindergarten class, along with the other kindergarten classes, got first hand instructions on how to make a pizza from Mary Costagliola, owner of Vesuvio’s Pizza and Restaurant in Millstone Township, and her son Frank. Prior to their visit, the children were working hard on their “How-to–Do … Continued
Millstone Teacher Recognition Awards By Susan Heckler When you look back on your childhood or even as a young adult, was there a teacher who had a profound impact on your life? It could be someone who taught you skills, gave you special attention, inspired you to reach for the stars or any number of life … Continued
By Pam Teel Retired Millstone resident, M. Lyman, is a new author. Her genre is writing children’s fiction. Ms. Lyman presently has a five-part series book out called, Bailey’s Good Deeds. The series is about a New Jersey Squirrel named Bailey Bean. Bailey is happy to do good deeds for his dad, mom, friends, neighbors, … Continued
By Susan Heckler Many people have stand-out children. Some stand out as being gifted and talented while others stand out with struggles or disabilities. While the public school system does its best to teach and manage the education of their students, sometimes a little extra assistance is needed. School Answers has recently opened up in … Continued